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Phil Boucher / People:
Taylor Swift Says Travis Kelce ‘Crushed It’ with His Marriage Proposal: ‘He Went All Out — 10 Out of 10’  —  Swift revealed more about Kelce's proposal speaking to U.K. chat show host Graham Norton on Friday, October 3  — Taylor Swift told U.K. chat show host Graham Norton that Travis Kelce ‘crushed’ his wedding proposal
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Jon Caramanica / New York Times:
On ‘Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift Has a Lust for Love (and Her Foes)  —  On her 12th original album, the pop superstar sounds hungry to embrace her future — but not until she attends to some unfinished business. … For a sense of what's been animating Taylor Swift lately, fast forward to a pair of sprightly …
Alexis Petridis / The Guardian:
Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl review - dull razzle-dazzle from a star who seems frazzled  —  (Republic)  —  Far from the Max Martin-assisted pop juggernaut fans expected, this soft-rock paean to domestic bliss is slight on tunes and still seethes with grievance.
Kirsty Hatcher / People:
Taylor Swift Showed Travis Kelce Her Engagement Ring Designer's Jewelry 18 Months Before He Proposed: ‘He Was Paying Attention’  —  “I didn't know what I would want, but he did somehow, and that's kind of a flex,” Swift said, during an appearance on the U.K. radio show ‘Heart Breakfast’
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Taylor Swift reveals Travis Kelce's favorite song from ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album
Just Jared:
Taylor Swift Explains True Meaning of ‘Actually Romantic’ Song Amid the Charli XCX Theories
Sophia Melissa Caraballo Piñeiro / Page Six:
Taylor Swift's new song ‘Wood’ — about Travis Kelce — is her raunchiest track yet
Us Weekly:
What Is Taylor Swift's Song ‘Ruin the Friendship’ From Her ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Album About?
Ian Youngs / BBC:
Keeping Up Appearances star Patricia Routledge dies at 96  —  Actress Dame Patricia Routledge, known for playing Hyacinth Bucket in classic TV sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 96.  —  She also starred in Alan Bennett's TV monologues and played BBC One's amateur sleuth Hetty Wainthropp …
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Nicky Morris / HELLO!:
Dame Patricia Routledge's private family life revealed as Keeping Up Appearances star dies aged 96
Discussion: BBC and Mirror
People:
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Separate After Nearly 28 Years of Marriage (Exclusive)  —  “They are living apart and taking a break from their marriage.  There are no legal proceedings at this time,” the actress' rep tells PEOPLE … Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli are going their separate ways.
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Brenton Blanchet / People:
Lori Loughlin and James Tupper Seen Out 1 Day Before News of Her Separation from Mossimo Giannulli  —  The pair previously starred together in Great American Family's ‘Fall Into Winter’ and ‘Blessings of Christmas’  — Lori Loughlin was seen out at dinner with costar James Tupper on Wednesday …
Discussion: Suggest, Page Six, RADAR, TMZ.com and Just Jared
Hanna Park / CNN:
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli separate after nearly 28 years of marriage
Us Weekly:
Guitarist Maggie Baugh Skips Keith Urban's 1st Concert Since Nicole Kidman Divorce  —  Keith Urban appeared on stage for the first time since his divorce from wife Nicole Kidman made headlines.  —  The singer did not wear his wedding ring and was in good spirits during his Thursday …
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Daily Mail:
Father of Keith Urban's rumored new lover makes wedding anniversary admission amid Nicole Kidman divorce: 'We've met'
TMZ.com:
Keith Urban Ditches Wedding Ring in First Sighting Since Divorce Bombshell
Ashlyn Robinette / People:
One Tree Hill Alum Stephen Colletti Marries NASCAR Host Alex Weaver in ‘Beautifully Intimate’ Civil Wedding Ceremony  —  The couple started dating in 2021 and got engaged two years later  — One Tree Hill alum Stephen Colletti is married to NASCAR host and reporter Alex Weaver
Discussion: Us Weekly, Just Jared and Extra
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Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:   Laguna Beach's Stephen Colletti Marries Alex Weaver
Jillian Frankel / People:
Prince William Speaks Out on 12-Year-Old Prince George's Future as King for the First Time  —  “I want to create a world in which my son is proud of what we do,” the Prince of Wales said in an episode of ‘The Reluctant Traveler’ with Eugene Levy  — Prince William is reflecting on the legacies …
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Sam Gillette / People:
12-Year-Old Girl's Head Was ‘Split Open’ by Falling Tree Limbs.  Less Than a Month Later, She's Home and Playing Oboe  —  “We're trusting in God that it's going to be complete healing,” the 12-year-old's mom said  — A 12-year-old girl was critically injured after tree branches fell on her last month at a Georgia festival
Discussion: Suggest, KGNS and WAGA-TV
Daily Star:
Iconic British rocker dies aged 79 after ‘years of health woes’ as family pays tribute  —  The Yardbirds co-founder Chris Dreja has died at the age of 79, with his sister-in-law sharing the sad news online.  The 60s rocker was with the band for its entire original run and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with them
Christine Pelisek / People:
Boy, 7, Dies After Getting Head Stuck in Car Window as Mom Allegedly Slept in Front Seat: Police  —  Kandice Grace, 32, is facing charges of second-degree murder and second-degree cruelty to children in connection with the death of her son, Mazi Simmons  — Kandice Grace, 32 …
Discussion: New York Post, Suggest and Full Feed
Emily Yahr / Washington Post:
A 'Grey's Anatomy' heartthrob confronts ALS — and hopes to help others  —  Eric Dane, who played “McSteamy” for six seasons, went to Capitol Hill this week to lobby for more federal funds to research the degenerative illness.  —  After six seasons starring as the sexy doctor known as …
 
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Christopher Wilson / Daily Mail:
Prince William is running out of Royals - and how it will affect the public for many years to come
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After Polk teacher sings ‘monkey’ version of ‘Happy Birthday’ to child, mother charges racism
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From Mediagazer:

Financial Times:
Sources: WBD's board wanted a proposal it could sign immediately, and Netflix was the only bidder whose paperwork was fully executable the night of December 4

John Koblin / New York Times:
The Netflix-WBD deal should quiet concerns, for now, from CNN employees worried about the prospect of Paramount combining CBS News and CNN in a WBD acquisition

Kat Tenbarge / Wired:
Some Reddit moderators say a surge of AI slop on the site is eroding its authenticity and could lead to a feedback loop of AI models training on AI content
 
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